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COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS, HEALTH SERVICES I

PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #15-002722-0029

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Kent County Health Department

125 S. Lynchburg Street

Chestertown, MD  21620

Main Purpose of Job

The Contractual Coordinator Special Programs, Health Services I is the entry level of work coordinating programs in the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. This position will provide Resource Coordination Services to eligible individuals with Developmental Disabilities who are residents of Kent County. This Resource Coordinator determines eligibility for DDA Services, provides referrals for services, accesses Day/Residential/Support services, facilitates the annual individual plan meetings, assists the served individuals and their families to develop an annual individual plan, monitors individuals on the waiting list and assists in transition planning. These efforts work to maintain the individuals in the community promoting individual choice for their overall quality of life.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or a related field.

NOTE:

1.  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus one year of professional experience in health services may be substituted for the specific degree.

2.  Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to: DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov.




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